Balvenie, a crafty bunch
The folks at Balvenie have been a bit busy recently. In fact, that seems to be the way I start off most posts about them, so I suspect the ‘recently’ is more of a ‘for the last couple of years’. … Continue reading >>
KILCHOMAN LAUNCHES A SHERRY CASK RELEASE
ImpEx Beverages, Inc. is excited to announce the arrival of
Kilchoman Sherry Cask Release
The Sherry Cask release is Kilchoman’s first fully matured sherry release.
It has been matured for 5 years in Oloroso sherry butts and has a unique flavor, different to that of previous Kilchoman releases.
This release is a limited bottling of 6,000 bottles at 46% available worldwide.
600 bottles have been allocated for the U.S.
RRP: $ 75.00/btl
Tasting Notes
Colour: Rich Golden
Nose: Soft peaty aromas and a blend of soft fruits and spice
Palate: An initial sweetness is followed by soft peaty aromas, mixed fruit and spice
Finish: Long and clean with a character and richness that belies its tender age
Isle of Arran NAS The Devil’s Punch Bowl (52.3%, OB, Sherry & Bourbon, 6660 Bts., 2012)
A multi vintage Isle of Arran making using of ex- sherry (butts & hogshead) and ex-bourbon (barrels) oak while making use of unpeated and peated whisky. The cask make up consists of 24 casks dating back to 1996 although the peated casks all date from 2006. On the nose there is dry cocoa powder with a very good creaminess with some good peat smoke (not too over whelming; just right) and some nice Arran malt. There is also some fruit (dried tree fruits) lurking behind the peat smoke and cocoa and when all taken together it’s very, very good. With a little water things hold together very well with a little honey showing. The undiluted taste is just like the nose but with a little grapefruit (at first) which gives it another dimension. The flavour grows very quickly and there are also some chilies and then the dry cocoa and peat some which is a welcome compliment to the roster while not being a bully boy. With water things settle down some what and the bourbon side of the house takes center stage. The finish is significant malt (very chewy), the cocoa and gentle, gentle peat smoke. After some time some dry smoked malt appears and it’s a welcome end to a really fine dram. The finish is very long…
The young peated whisky brings some welcome vibrancy to the mix and livens up the older whiskies (we can say that about Isle of Arran now!). Water changes it some what but either way, with or without, it’s very good.
£66
Score 88 points
Part 1 of 4 featuring Isle of Arran Whiskies
MacNaMara Gaelic Scotch Whisky
40% alc/vol
Introduced in 1992, this whisky meets all the requirements of those who prefer a lighter blended whisky, still retaining West Coast character, MacNaMara.
A light blended whisky with a biscuit-like nose, a citrus tang, and a creamy finish.
Special Price!
£14.00
£3 off for one week only!
Single Malts Limited | 36 Gordon Street | Huntly | Aberdeenshire | AB54 8EQ |
This is just a quick note to let you know that I now have a 20 year old Longmorn, 55.5% vol, available on my online shop. It is priced at £40. Please visit http://www.whiskybroker.co.uk/acatalog/Longmorn.html (or manually find your way to the website if, like me, you don’t like clicking links in articles).
If you like, you can select “hold for collection” in the shipping options, and I’ll hold any bottles you order until you have 6 bottles, which can then be shipped, saving you money on postage per bottle.
If you live in the USA and have received whisky safely from the UK previously, please let me know and I will try and sort something for shipping to your area.
Apologies if you already know about this through Facebook or other means, but what is the point in a mailing list if I don’t use it to let people know about products?!
Regards,
Martin Armstrong
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Have a look around Shackleton’s Hut
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Glengoyne toasts the start of Fred MacAulay’s charity walk
July 2012, Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Whisky welcomed comedian and broadcaster, Fred MacAulay to the distillery on the first leg of his 96-mile West Highland Way charity walk in aid of the STV Appeal 2012. Fred, accompanied by Scottish rugby legend, Scott Hastings and STV news presenter, John Mackay on the inaugural day of the walk, aims to raise funds to help children living in poverty in Scotland.
The West Highland Way runs close to Glengoyne Distillery near Killearn. On arrival, Alan Wardrop, UK sales manager for the distillery, met Fred and his walkers, presenting them with a bottle of Glengoyne 21 Years Old as a memento and Glengoyne Auld Enemy Dram to auction for the appeal.
Fred was even able to top up his hip flask with Glengoyne 21 Years Old, providing him with a tipple for the remaining 89 miles which lie ahead!
For more information on Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Whisky, visit www.glengoyne.com
To donate to the STV Appeal, visit: http://www.justgiving.co,/WHWFredmacAulay
Notes:
Glengoyne
Award-winning Glengoyne Highland Single Malt is one of the leading malt whiskies in the world and has been distilled at Glengoyne since 1833. Using methods passed down for generations, Glengoyne is made with knowledge, passion and craftsmanship.
The Glengoyne portfolio consists of the 10 Years Old, 12 Years Old Cask Strength, 12 Years Old at 43%, 17 Years Old , 21 Years Old as well as special limited edition bottlings released every year. To buy online visit www.glengoyne.com.
Glengoyne is one of Scotland’s most accessible distilleries, located just 30 minutes north of Glasgow in a beautiful wooded glen overlooking the breath-taking West Highland Way. Tours start from just £6.50; call 01360 550 254 or visit www.glengoyne.com for more details and to book.
Our website is ‘down’ but the booze goes on at Park Ave Liquor Shop.
Cheers to your summer!
As you may or may not know, our store’s website has been “down”. The site crashed “in spectacular fashion” a few weeks ago and we have been working non-stop to get it repaired and running again. Needless to say, it hasn’t happened nearly as quickly as we had hoped but we need our customers to know that we are still here and bringing in more exciting bottles every day.
When the site is fully functional again we will be sure to make an announcement. Until then, we thought we’d let you know about some newly arrived Scotches and Bourbons at Park Ave. At the present time they cannot be ordered from our site but If you see something you like we are here to help you with the purchase of items featured below or any item we stock.
In recognition of your patience in waiting for the site to come back online. We are offering a 10% discount on the items listed in this email. Just mention this email/article and we will take 10% off the bottle. This offer will last only through July 31st (or as long as our inventory of these bottles last).
We apologize for the inconvenience of our site’s current unavailability. Please feel free to call or email us with any questions or concerns.
Cheers!
Jonathan & Eric
Park Avenue Liquor Shop
292 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-685-2442
info@parkaveliquor.com
New Arrivals at Park Avenue.
We’ve recently been lucky enough to take on some great new Single Malt bottlings from private bottler, Chieftain’s.
Quick history: “Since 1936, Ian Macleod Distillers, through its dedication to tradition and quality, has amassed an unrivaled cask stock from Scotland’s many distilleries. This enviable collection includes extremely rare malts, some from closed or mothballed distilleries. The Chieftain’s collection hallmark is that each bottling must be fit for a King, a Leader or in the Celtic world, a Chieftain.”
Ardbeg, 17 Year Old (April ’94 – December ’11)
Finished in Barolo Wine Cask, Unchill-Filtered.
Only 247 bottles made. 111 Proof
Nose: Restrained peat, chocolate, dark stewed berries.
Body: Rich waxy, sea salt, peach skin
Palate: Rich oily, smoked meat, cherry and leather.
Finish: Leather notes finish on petrol, smoke and dark red berry.
Our Price: $160
Rosebank, 20 Year Old (December ’90 – July ’11)
Aged in Sherry Butt, Unchill-Filtered.
Only 564 bottles made. 108 Proof
This re-fill sherry cask Rosebank shows subtle nuttiness along with fruits (prunes, quince) and the sweetness of brown sugar. The legendary characteristics of Rosebank still shine through in this sweet and nutty single malt.
Our Price: $200
Please note – We have less than 12 bottles left.
Clynelish, 14 Year Old (April ’97 – December ’11)
Aged in Hogshead Barrel, Unchill-Filtered.
Only 331 bottles made. 92 Proof
This 14 year old Highlands Scotch was aged in cask #4717.
On the nose it shows elements of oak, light camphor and
heather. A full-bodied effort that features notes of dried fruits, citrus, malt and sweet heather, the long finish is lifted by hints of white pepper.
Our Price: $79
New Park Avenue Liquor Shop Exclusives
We’ve recently brought in new Park Avenue Liquor Shop exclusives that we have been working to secure for some time. Like past exclusives, word is getting out about these unique finds.
Miltonduff 1996, 15 Year Old.
Bottled by Gordon & Macphail
(June ’96 – August ’11)
First fill Bourbon Barrel, Non-chill filtered
Only 198 bottles made. 112.6 Proof
Nose: Burst of tropical fruits with fresh pineapple and floral notes. Sweet aromas with a honey edge.
Palate: Mixed spice with a defined sweetness.
Hints of citrus fruit linger into the long finish.
Our Price: $97
Willett – Single Barrel Cask #2504, 9 Year Old
Aged in White Oak. Only 164 bottles made.
113.2 Proof
Here is what Whisky Advocate’s John Hansell had to say:
“Very graceful, with a nice balance of youth and maturity. Gently sweet notes of toffee, fig, nougat and maple syrup spiked with cinnamon and vanilla. Dark berried fruit and a hint of coconut round out the palate. Perilously more-ish bourbon with a very easy going demeanor.”
Our Price: $65
Glen Garioch, 1998 Single Cask #986, 13 Year Old
Aged in a Bourbon Cask. Only 195 bottles made.
110 Proof, Non chill filtered
Here is what Whisky Advocate’s John Hansell had to say: “A lovely example of what not chill-filtering can do for a whisky. Meticulous cask selection also helps play a part here. Very straight forward on the surface (no surprises), but with vibrant, well-defined flavors and a comforting creamy texture on the palate. Bright fruit defines this whisky (lime, kiwi, ripe melon, sultana, fresh peach), accompanied by honeyed malt, heather and a hint of spice and smoke. A fun whisky, suitable for many moods and occasions.”
Our Price: $100
Glen Ord 1998, 14 Year Old. Bottled by Classic Cask
Aged in Oak Hogshead. Only 345 bottles made
86 Proof
Our notes recall a nose of pronounced butter, heather and tropical fruit salad consisting of oranges, coconuts and bananas. It dives into the palate with sweet figs, mixed nuts and transforms into a vanilla filled finish that stays with you for awhile.
Our Price: $70
Please note: Our exclusivity on this bottle is only for NYC.
Noteworthy New Arrivals
Here are a couple of our favorite new bottles at the Park Avenue Liquor Shop.
High West: Campfire
The concept for Campfire was born after a visit to Bruichladdich’s B&B that featured a memorable dessert of melon drizzled with peated whisky and sugar. High West’s interpretation was, ‘Why not mix a sweet bourbon and peat?” While the proportions are Top Secret – We can tell you that the main flavor (or melody) is sweet honey from a ripe bourbon. The enhancing flavor (or harmony) is floral fruity spice from a mature rye whiskey. The result is nothing short spectacular. Perfect for your next S’mores making session.
Our Price: $58
Widow Jane: 5 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon
(with an assist from New York)
Inventor, aerospace engineer and founder of Cacao Prieto, Daniel Prieto Preston has expanded his portfolio to include Cacao Prieto’s “Widow Jane” Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey. Cacao Prieto hand selected a barrel of five year old Kentucky Bourbon (rumored to be Buffalo Trace), which was transported to their Brooklyn distillery and cut to proof with pure limestone mineral rich water from the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, New York. Bold, complex aromas of spiced fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, caramel and toffee carry through to the palate where they merge with notes of citrus fruit, spicy oak and earthy mineral on the long finish. Only 823 bottles of this limited edition bourbon were produced, each are hand numbered and labeled with the bottling date.
Our Price: $45
We are not responsible for typographical errors. Due to ever-changing inventory, we cannot guarantee bottle availability (especially on the Rosebank). The 10% discount offer on this email’s offering is available only through July 31st.
